After my soul traveled to ancient times, I don't want to be cannon fodder

"Your Majesty, don't worry. I will take care of everything. If they are angry, just vent it to me. I will treat them to a feast of Nine Clans Candy Clan. It won't be a problem to collect it later!"

"Ahem..." Emperor Yong coughed lightly, his eyes were full of unclear meaning.

"I know you are now a ninth-rank master, but not everything can be solved by killing alone. Although the aristocratic family is powerful, they control many talents, and these talents are of great use to the country!"

"Father, those aristocratic families control the knowledge and books, which is why they have the resources to cultivate so many talents. As long as we can nationalize the salt and iron industries, increase the printing of books, and establish schools in various places, in just ten years, we will surely be able to cultivate a group of outstanding talents!"

"That's easier said than done! I'm afraid the imperial court will be facing internal and external troubles and won't have time to focus on other matters..."

"I believe that this investigation will greatly reduce the influence of the aristocratic families in the court. The Spring Examination is coming soon, and we can just fill the gap with a group of new people to serve the court!"

Emperor Yong's eyes were filled with complex emotions, and he finally said with difficulty, "Do you know that even in this Spring Examination, most of the students are trained by aristocratic families?"

"This..." Zhong Ning hesitated for a moment, then continued, "It doesn't matter. Those aristocratic families are powerful families after all, and they have to protect their dignity... We just need to publish the names of all the court officials who participated in the harm in Fangyuan..."

"Furthermore, if we also explain that the imperial court will punish all officials who violate government orders, even the aristocratic families will be speechless."

"The people have sharp eyes. As long as we can control public opinion, even if we can't completely eliminate them immediately, we can at least eliminate half of their influence in the government!"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will order people to collect all the evil deeds committed by the noble families and inform the people of the world..."

Emperor Yong: ……..

Prince An knelt aside, and became more and more frightened the more he listened.

He knew very well that his royal brother had listened to him and really wanted to use Princess Zhaohua to completely eradicate the aristocratic family.

If that's the case, then he must be used as a sacrifice on this trip!

"Royal brother, Royal brother... I know I was wrong... It was all because of that rebellious son who was ignorant... I really didn't know the truth..." Thinking of this, Prince An could no longer hold back and immediately cried and begged for mercy.

Emperor Yong's eyes were cold as he glanced sideways at Prince An from top to bottom and said lightly:

"Third brother, you've been rampant in the capital for so many years, and I haven't held it against you. I've done you justice. But you absolutely shouldn't have attacked my people..."

Hearing this, Prince An could no longer hold back and started cursing:

"Bah! What do you mean you shouldn't attack the people? I've done it so many times over the years, haven't I? You've always turned a blind eye. Why not this time?"

Prince An glanced at Zhong Ning and said disdainfully, "Oh, so just because you have a good daughter, you suddenly want to be a good emperor?"

"If you had loved the people like your own children earlier, would I have been so indulgent?"

"You say that I don't respect etiquette and laws, but how do you know it's not because of you, my royal brother, who spoils me?"

Prince An's rants became more and more heated, and Emperor Yong's entire expression changed. "How dare you! I'm really indulging you even more... Come here!"

Several imperial guards stepped forward to receive orders!

"Strip him of his golden crown, take off his princely robes, dethrone him, and throw his entire family into a death cell..."

"Wait..." Zhong Ning suddenly said, "Father, Princess Anle Murong Lan has been praying for the court at Zhenguo Temple for the past few months and is unaware of this matter... This crime should be borne by Prince An and his son, and should not bring disaster to others..."

"And didn't the Emperor say that he wanted to compensate Prince An for saving his life? Why not choose a heir from the royal family to inherit the throne so that Prince An's palace can have an heir?"

"Don't let the Empress Dowager and the other clan members cling to the life-saving grace of the past and accuse my father of being an unkind ruler!"

"This move not only gives you all a chance, but also demonstrates the generosity and benevolence of our father. Why not do it?"

Emperor Yong's eyes twitched slightly, and he suddenly thought of the group of old clan members. It would be difficult to fool them either. If that was the case, it would be better for them to take a step back.

"Since that is the case, Prince An and his son will be thrown into death row and punished on a later date! Order the three courts to investigate the case of the body hidden in Fangyuan. All officials involved will be punished according to their crimes..."

"Your Majesty, I beg your permission to personally search your property..." Zhong Ning clasped his hands together and saluted respectfully.

The corner of Emperor Yong's mouth twitched, and then he thought, his daughter is now the only ninth-rank master in Dayong and a national treasure, how could she do such a trivial thing?

Emperor Yong tried hard to raise the corners of his mouth, revealing a seemingly kind smile, and then said: "My son, don't worry. My words are as good as gold. The imperial guards will handle the confiscation of property. My daughter is a princess, so there is no need to do this!"

"Father, this is my selfish desire. I want to tell the people in person that you are thinking of them..."

"I see... Well, I'll trouble you to make this trip, son. As for what you just said, I need to think it over carefully. So, I will give you a reply within seven days!"

Zhong Ning also knew that the series of reforms she had just mentioned had greatly moved Emperor Yong, but facing the aristocratic families directly could lead to turmoil in the world if one was not careful, so she needed to consider carefully.

Emperor Yong's meaning is actually very clear. If he wants to take action against the aristocratic families, he needs to show sincerity first. National affairs cannot be resolved by just talking.

Zhong Ning also understood that these seven days were the time given to her by Emperor Yong to prepare.

If she couldn't come up with a practical plan, he would just pretend he hadn't heard what she said today.

Thinking of this, Zhong Ning secretly thought that people who play politics are indeed very complicated. She bowed and took her leave, and directly left the palace with two hundred imperial guards, dragging Prince An, who was dressed in plain clothes.

"The palace gate is open, the palace gate is open..." Someone shouted, and all the people who were originally waiting in boredom stood up because of this sentence.

The people were isolated by the imperial guards and were not allowed to cause unrest. At this time, a vermilion gate was slowly opened at the palace wall. Zhong Ning came riding a tall horse in a gorgeous suit, a golden crown on his head, and a high ponytail.

When he was not far from them, he stopped his horse with a sigh and shouted to the people below:

"Your Majesty has decreed that the people's requests are granted. Fangyuan is under the jurisdiction of Prince An, and we must conduct a thorough investigation! Effective immediately, he will be deposed, demoted to a commoner, and thrown into death row. He will be punished after the three courts have reviewed the case!"

After that, the people all knelt down in a loud clamor: "Your Majesty is wise, may the princess live a thousand years..."

Zhong Ning smiled, rode his horse and led the imperial guards all the way to Prince An's mansion, while Prince An, who was dragged all the way by the imperial guards, faced everyone's anger and saliva with a pale face.

Before parting, the imperial guards will send Prince An to the death row of the Ministry of Justice, and Zhong Ning will use his finger to shoot a crazy drug into him.

In just half an hour, he would go completely crazy and lose all reason.